Julius Nyerere International Airport

My arrival in Dar es Salaam was smooth, but the experience inverted 🙄 completely upon departure. The atmosphere in the international departures terminal at Julius Nyerere Airport was surprisingly bleak. It offered no executive lounge, and the one major shop was strikingly empty. Bizarrely, just a short distance away, the domestic terminal was a lively hub, complete with a functional supermarket. The structural setup felt illogical, as we couldn't cross over to the more vibrant domestic side, only to eventually greet fellow international passengers who had originated from that better-equipped terminal. So next time, we enter into the domestic side 🤔 to be more comfortable

Overall, my experience at Julius Nyerere International Airport was pretty smooth. Customs took a little while, so I highly recommend getting your visa before arriving in Tanzania to save time. If you’re also heading to Kenya, it’s worth getting both visas together as a package it makes the process way easier. The airport itself was nicer than I expected for Dar es Salaam clean, organized, and easy enough to navigate. Staff were helpful, and baggage claim didn’t take too long once we got through immigration. Just be prepared for a little patience at customs and you’ll be fine. Safe travels! ✈️

Beautiful Airport, well organized and spacious with all the services available. The pics are fir terminal 2 but they have a fresh terminal 3 that is modern and not congested

One of the best international Airport in Tanzania 🇹🇿. The airport is vear neat and clean. The immigration went very smooth and they are treating the passengers with very well manners. The security not giving hard time and taking necessary precautions to avoid problems. The Flying Pan restaurant is best to have Vegetarian Toasted cheese.

My first time traveling to Julius Nyerere International Airport in Dar es Salaam was a pleasant experience. It is a small airport, and check-in is very easy. The staff were nice and professional. There are a few restaurants inside the airport, as well as several restaurants, a café, a money exchange store, and gift shops outside in front of the airport. Overall, I like the airport.

The check-in experience at Julius Nyerere International Airport can vary depending on the staff. I’ve heard that some officers may ask for extra documents just to make the process more difficult. In my case, however, this did not happen, and the staff at the check-in desk were kind and professional. Overall, including the security personnel, I found the airport to be staffed by helpful and courteous people, which made the experience smoother than I had anticipated. There is a row of currency exchange shops tucked away on the right-hand side at the back of the check-in counters at Julius Nyerere International Airport. There are around five outlets here, and they all offer almost identical rates. Depending on the currency, the margin when exchanging local currency for US dollars is about 2 per cent, which is very reasonable. In fact, these rates are often better than those in the city, making the airport counters a convenient and reliable option for travellers. # Dar es Salaam

I had a very disappointing experience at this airport, especially considering how much I enjoyed my time in Tanzania. First, the check-in process was extremely poorly managed. Staff were directing business class passengers into the line that was supposed to be for economy class check-in. Because of this, the economy line barely moved, and we were left standing in place for about an hour. There was no clear explanation, and the whole situation felt very disorganized and unfair to economy passengers who had been waiting in line. Second, the behavior at the immigration counter was unacceptable. Even though I was leaving the country, the officer repeatedly asked rude and unnecessary questions such as whether I had obtained a visa and whether I had paid the visa fee. Since I was already exiting Tanzania, it should have been obvious that all entry requirements had already been completed. The tone felt accusatory and disrespectful, which left a very negative final impression. It’s unfortunate because I truly loved Tanzania, but my last memory of the country was frustration and poor treatment at the airport. I honestly find it hard to understand how this airport has such high ratings based on this experience. I hope management seriously reviews both the check-in organization and the professionalism of immigration staff, because travelers deserve to end their trip on a positive note.

Omg! Tanzania is on the rise to greatness. Beautiful people, with beautiful hearts, a beautiful economy putting it's people first and then, beautiful infrastructure.